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    Kari Wilkinson: Breaking new ground as shipyard’s first female president

    When people learn what Kari Wilkinson does for a living, they’re usually impressed — and naturally have lots of questions.  “Telling someone about setting an 800-ton grand block on a ship usually elicits a comment about that being remarkable,” says Wilkinson, executive vice president of Huntington Ingalls Industries and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. “I usually […]

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    COVID-19 and babies: Your questions answered

    By Dr. Rebecca Rose In these uncertain times, new moms have unique questions and concerns related to COVID-19 — not just about themselves, but about their babies. Here are a few of the most common questions about COVID-19 and infants that new moms ask their healthcare providers.  WHAT IF I GET COVID-19? CAN I STILL […]

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    Kicking butts

    For Madeline Pitre, the fight against tobacco use is deeply personal.  In 2016, the 16-year-old lost her grandmother to the lung-disease emphysema, which she’d acquired from a lifetime of smoking.  “This event greatly impacted me, as I am sure that she would have been with my family longer if not for her continued cigarette use,” […]

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    Give yourself a time out

    Self-care has become a bonafide buzzword. If you search, the hashtag on Instagram is used over 45 million times. But true self-care is more than just a pampering session or indulgent purchase. Taking care of yourself is a necessity. ‘Whenever I have a free moment, I feel mom guilt — like I should be catching […]

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    How I built my business: Stefanie Jantz

    Owning a bakery has been a lifelong dream of mine. For years, I’ve taught myself the ins and outs of baking and cooking, and I’ve had numerous guinea pigs. The feedback I received gave me the motivation to either try again or find a way to make it better.  They say you are your own […]

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    Hello, fashion, my old friend

    1) Soft colors — You can never go wrong with color. According to Paris Fashion Week 2021, yellow is the color of the moment, along with blue and, dare I say it, lavender.  I am not a fan of lavender, but I am a big fan of Versace, which showed pinks, blues and lime, along […]

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